Free PreK-12 lesson plans, activities, and resources
While drones may not be part of your curriculum this school year, they are coming. Here’s an introduction into their use in education.
Engaging kids with lesson plans that feel to them more like building or using a toy than learning is an excellent way to keep kids interested and encourage them to familiarize themselves with modern technology.
SkyBot was a small, 3D printed drone kit designed to walk students, or even interested adults, through the concepts of basic drone and robotics construction. Their goal was… learn more
Drones that weigh less than 0.55 lbs. (250 g) including batteries do not need to be registered. Most toy and hand held drones fall in this category. Drones… learn more
The term “drone” is actually taken straight from the sci-fi world. Drones are used for many reasons for filming, military surveillance and recreational activities. Drones fall under an intersection… learn more
The best drones for schools are here to help your lessons take flight in more ways than one. Drones are valuable tools for STEM learning, both as a… learn more
In the United States, anything that flies is under the jurisdiction of the FAA. This section of the FAA's web site explains the rules and how to get… learn more
About two dozen middle school students from around Kern County attended a very special STEM Camp, hosted by Bakersfield College. With potential college and careers in mind, students… learn more
A new report from Samsung’s Alternative Careers Guide, released back in August 2020 discovered that 16-to-18-year-olds are no longer interested in traditional jobs such as becoming an accountant, teacher… learn more
Drones (and model aircraft) are great tools for use in education. If you are a teacher or a student looking to bring drones into your curriculum, here are… learn more
Although "drone" is the most common term, these flying machines are also often called UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles). Although government and military agencies were among the first to explore… learn more
More than just a cool toy, drones are being used in a variety of ways to teach students in grades from kindergarten through high school and beyond. Teachers… learn more
Heather Wolpert-Gawron, a middle school teacher and curriculum coordinator, answers the question, "so what can you do with it?". And notes that maybe we're not "there" quite yet. learn more
This hour long presentation talks about using drones to build interest in STEM in middle school students. Includes both presentations and workshop sessions. learn more
OK, you are probably much better off buying rather than building your first drone. This pages shows you the steps needed to create a drone, from different frames… learn more
The Drones for Schools program resembles a nesting doll for concepts in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. A drone is a complex machine, and once you peek inside,… learn more
The Federal Aviation Administration at the beginning of 2021 released its Remote ID ruling for drones, which will require drones to broadcast their location as they fly. While… learn more
Since 2004, volunteers have mentored the G3 Grady High School Robotics Team in Atlanta, GA, introducing students to technology careers and providing a glimpse into the engineering profession. learn more
Here's an archived list of how drones can be integrated into education, in areas from art to assembling tensile structures or bridges to ethics. As drones are versatile… learn more